Cameroon

Essential Encounters
by Therese Kuoh-Muokoury

The first novel by a woman from sub-Saharan, francophone Africa was written by children’s rights lawyer and activist Therese Kuoh-Moukoury. Intended to inspire other women to write, with a unique take on feminism yet reflecting universal themes of women's experiences and roles, it was some time before this book was accepted for publication.

Translated by Cheryl Toman
The Modern Language Association of America, 2002
First published in 1969
ISBN 9780873527941